Since August 3rd, with breaks due to logistics and weather conditions, restoration work has been taking place at the highest peak in Ukraine, the Carpathians.

The monument on Goverla, worn by winds and rains, was in need of refurbishment.

This is not surprising, as Goverla is the highest peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, standing at 2061 meters above sea level and approximately 25 million years old.

On August 3rd, the restoration efforts commenced.

At the top of the monument, the traditional ornament, believed to be a protective symbol, has been renewed.

The structure is also equipped with a lightning rod to protect it from strikes, with the lower part grounded one meter deep in the rocky soil.

This was reported by Alina Kosovska on social media.

The old paint was removed, a new strong plaster was applied, and then it was coated with alkyd enamel to enhance its appearance.

A stone hideaway for flags was created at the very top, and all flags will remain on Goverla after the renovation, noted Kosovska.

Veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took on most of the work in the framework of the 'Veteran Camp at Goverla', assisted by voluntary rescuers and volunteers. The project took 35 days, influenced by logistics and weather conditions.

«During the restoration process, we were approached by geodetic services asking to preserve the triangulation mark at the top of the monument, so it was decided not to cover the upper part with concrete, but to sheath it with metal sheets attached to the flagpole's metal frame with rivets. If necessary, this structure can be dismantled and reinstalled without much effort, — highlighted Alina Kosovska.

Electricity for the works was provided by solar panels and Ecoflow. When there was no sun, camp participants carried a battery weighing over 20 kg to a gasoline generator located 2 km from the camp.

«The funding for the work was made possible through donations from the tourism community, significant contributions from our friends abroad, personal contributions from team members, and charity events selling hot meals on Goverla, with the support of the energy company Tolk, — explained Alina Kosovska.

Materials were carried on foot from the nearest vehicle access point to the summit of Goverla, covering a distance of 3 km with a vertical gain of 500 meters. Around 150 kg of cement, half a ton of sand, and over 20 liters of liquid mixtures were transported.

«A noteworthy memory is the wooden structure for the horseshoe around the monument, made from seven spruce trunks with diameters of 15-30 cm, which were transported on foot using manual rescue equipment, — shared Alina Kosovska.

According to her, 24 people were constantly involved in the work, operating on a rotational basis, with assistants among tourists and guides.